For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,647 students in 72315, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 72315, AR are Gosnell Elementary School, Blytheville Elementary School and Kipp Blytheville College Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 72315 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 72315, AR have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 72315, AR Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gosnell Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Hwy 181
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 532-4003
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 532-4003
Gr: K-6 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Blytheville Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1124 W Moultrie Dr
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-4485
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-4485
Gr: 3-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Kipp Blytheville College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1007 S Franklin St
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 780-6333
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 780-6333
Gr: K-6 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
700 W. Chickasawba
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2983
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2983
Gr: 6 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
1103 Byrum Rd
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-6916
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-6916
Gr: K-2 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
72315, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Blytheville Charter School&alc (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
415 Tennessee St
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-7191
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-7191
Gr: 7-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
600 North Tenth St
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2772
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2772
Gr: 9-12 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
216 East Moultrie Dr
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-5924
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-5924
Gr: 5-6 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
1107 Byrum Rd
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-7621
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-7621
Gr: PK-K | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 72315, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 72315, AR include Gosnell Elementary School, Blytheville Elementary School and Kipp Blytheville College Prep.
How many public elementary schools are located in 72315?
5 public elementary schools are located in 72315.
What is the racial composition of students in 72315?
72315 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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